Study Auckland and their partners aim to support these students to best ensure they have a safe and enjoyable time during their stay here. However these students face an increased risk due to having to cope with different customs, laws and isolation.

Recognising this, Study Auckland, in partnership with Education New Zealand and the New Zealand Police, funded a project to create a ‘Safety in the City’ video for International Students in Auckland. The video will be given to International Education providers and will form a key part of their induction programmes.

The video covers a wide range of topics from crime, drug importation, mental health, to fraud. The aim is to make people aware of the specific risks and laws in New Zealand and what support services are available should they require.

Omnicron was selected as the video agency to produce this program.“We know how important it is to look after our International Students and give them the best possible experience in Auckland. For most of them this is the first time they have lived away from their country, family and friends. Auckland is a fantastic place to study, live and work, but like all international cities we need to give practical advice on how to be safe and well. By telling authentic stories that are relatable and real we can now provide international students trusted information on challenging topics.”Henry Matthews International Education Manager, Study Auckland, ATEED.